I WAS MOLDED TO FAIL|| UNSHAKABLE FAITH W/MJL

 

What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing tonight? I hope you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day.

We are all molded to fail as long as we focus on the physical world of sense. We are molded to fail and lose faith. God never meant for us to focus on what we see, hear, touch and taste. God is a spirit and if we must please God, we must know that God IS and that He rewards us as we approach Him in faith and expectation.

Where your strength fails and where all you know stops, that's where God leads you. You've got to trust that God will take you higher. God cares for you and loves you so much. You are God's prized possession. Whatever your desire may be, however many times you've failed, God is your helper NOW! I remember many years ago, when I wanted a travel to the U.S., I had many oppositions but my faith in God kept me going and brought me all that my heart desires.

Here's a list of strategies that helped me get scholarship and this can be applied to any situation.

1. Keep practicing your craft.

2. Learn from those who are already doing what you desire to be doing.

3. Get excited about what you desire.

4. Stay away from naysayers and negative people.

5. See yourself living that dream.

6. Be around people who believe in your dream and in you. 

Here is a list of Scriptures that can help you: Hebrews 11:1,6 and James 2: 17&18

Have faith in God NO MATTER WHAT!

I wish you well in all that you're doing.

Have a blessed night and a very Merry Christmas!

With love,

Maryam

FASHION HAUL|| FEMME LUXE REFINERY COLLAB

 

What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all for joining me. You are all so amazing. 

I love clothes. I wouldn't call myself a fashionista but I'd say I love playing dress-up and trying out new clothes. Since collaborating with https://femmeluxe.co.uk/ I have tried many different styles of clothes I would've never tried prior. I have loved many of them and I haven't loved others. Since I have the privilege to pick and choose the styles that I feel drawn to, I get excited each time to make my picks.

Here are the ones I picked this time. If you want anyone of them, just click the link that follows each style.

Wine Ruched Midi Bodycon Dress - Taylor: https://femmeluxe.co.uk/wine-ruched-midi-bodycon-dress-taylor

I love this color. I think it pops on my shiny brown skin. I love the fit. I am wearing a size 12. Check it out by clicking the link listed above. 

This dress is great for a dinner date or a Christmas party. I feel a Holiday party vibe in the air. Now, in this pandemic, I wonder if anyone is having parties. You could just organize  a party of one and be your own amazing guest lol.

Camel Boxy Cropped Hoodie Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set - Cailleigh

https://femmeluxe.co.uk/camel-boxy-cropped-hoodie-cuffed-joggers-loungewear-set-cailleigh

This Camel Boxy Cropped Hoodie Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set is giving me some good vibes. I love it and I am happy with this set. I love how soft the material is and how oversized the fitting is. I ordered this in size 14. Check it out on the link above.

Red Ribbed Off The Shoulder Crop Top - Kourt

https://femmeluxe.co.uk/red-ribbed-off-the-shoulder-crop-top-kourt

I was super excited for this Red ribbed Off The Shoulder Crop Top. I could wear it off shoulders or like I pictured in this picture below. I love red and this blouse speaks Holiday vibes to me. 

I love the color red. It is bold, sexy and beautiful. Red looks great on any skin tone and I want to believe especially brown skin. I am brown skin lol. I absolutely love red on my skin. It is amazing. If you like this blouse, check it out on the link listed above.

Stone Boxy Cropped Hoodie Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set - Cailleigh

https://femmeluxe.co.uk/stone-boxy-cropped-hoodie-cuffed-joggers-loungewear-set-cailleigh

I fell in love with hoodie loungewear set at first look. I loved how it looked on the model and wanted it for myself. Only to receive it and this color looks very similar to Camel. They are both the same style but different colors. If you are looking for a cozy set of loungewears this winter, look no further than this Stone Boxy Cropped Hoodie Cuffed Joggers. They are even better than they look on picture. 

I wish you a very merry Christmas and an amazing New Year!

With gratitude,

Maryam💖

SATURDAY STORY|| LIVING THE GRATITUDE STORY

 

What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day! Thank you for checking out my blog. 

Today, I want to share a very inspiring story I received via email yesterday with you. I hope you enjoy it and remember to be grateful no matter what the situation. The following story I am about to share, is from Proctor Gallagher Institute. 

A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which read, “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat – spare change from folks as they hurried past. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. Then he put the sign back in the boy’s hand so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon, the man who had changed the sign returned to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, “Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?” The man said, “I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way.” I wrote, “Today is a beautiful day, but I cannot see it.” Both signs spoke the truth. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind, while the second sign conveyed to everyone walking by how grateful they should be to see… When your life seems full of troubles, it seems difficult to maintain an attitude of gratitude, doesn’t it? All we see are our problems, like a blackened storm cloud casting a dark shadow over our lives. And the times when everything just seems to be going smoothly? We often take these precious moments for granted too, don’t we? Caught up in the bliss, comfort, and familiarity of it all, we can simply forget to be thankful. So what, then, is gratitude? Simply put, gratitude is a habit. It’s a way of looking at the world and all the good things in it with a feeling of appreciation, regardless of whether or not your current situation is to your liking. Gratitude is a heart-centered approach to being at peace with yourself and with all you have. When you practice this feeling of gratitude, it attracts even MORE things into your life for which to be grateful. Go ahead, try it out right now. What or who do you have in your life to be thankful for? Nick Ortner Nick is CEO of The Tapping Solution, LLC, a company with a mission to bring into the mainstream a simple, effective, natural healing method known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or “Tapping.” Go here to see what it is all about: www.thetappingsolution.com

With gratitude, Maryam

YOU CAN AND YOU WILL MAKE IT || SCIENCE OF GETTING RICH WALLACE D WATTLES

 

Yo can and will make it through whatever. 

Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for stopping by today.

The Bible says to daily renew our minds and I have been pondering on scriptures that encourage us to watch our thoughts. The more I have meditated on these words and apply them in my life, the better I understand them and the more excited I am to share my discoveries with you all. 

Here's an experiment to try, turn your TV off for a few days. Don't watch the news or look at negative social media pages for a couple of days and see how much better you feel. Every outlet we open ourselves to is energy and thought being transmitted to us. Most of which we unconsciously allow to take control of our minds and in so doing, take control of our lives. Our lives move in the direction of our focus. Whether we believe it or not, what we think most of the time, we create and draw to us.

If you want to make changes in your life, start by changing your thoughts. I promise you, if you do this one thing, your life will change. To make this more specific, start thinking more about the things you want and less about the things you do not want. In so doing, you will shift your life in the right direction and events and people will start showing up in your life and mold themselves into the shape of your imagination. In essence, what you think about will begin to manifest in your experience.

God is a good God and has given us power to change our lives. This power lies within us. What you think is given back to you in form of things and experiences. Start thinking good thoughts about you and others and watch what begins to happen in your life.

I want to share the summary of the book " The Science of Getting Rich," by Wallace D. Wattles with you. 

"There is a thinking stuff from which all things are made, and which, in its original state, permeates, penetrates. and fills the interspaces of the universe. A thought in this substance produces the thing that is imaged by the thought. Man can form things in his thought, and by impressing his thought upon formless substance can cause the thing he thinks about to be created. In order to do this, man must pass from the competitive to the creative mind; otherwise he cannot be in harmony with the Formless Intelligence, which is always creative and never competitive in spirit. Man may come into full harmony with the Formless Substance by entertaining a lively and sincere gratitude for the blessings it bestows upon him."

When you approach God with a heart of gratitude, good and pleasant things start to happen. I pray that the spirit of your understanding be opened and you're filled with peace and hope for a better tomorrow NOW.

With gratitude,

Maryam

I BELIEVE YOU ARE ABOUT TO ENTER A SEASON OF MIRACLES

 

What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're having a great night and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Tonight is a beautiful night. Thank you for checking out my blog tonight.

Tonight, I want to encourage you to keep staying positive. Keep believing in great things happening to you. Keep trusting that everything will turn out great for you. Your belief in the impossible is what will bring the shift in your life. Trust that God has got you and will come through for you. You're valuable and you matter. Your worth is not tied to the mistakes you've or the bad breaks you have had. 

Your best days are still ahead of you. God is about to do something that will cause you to scream for joy. God sees you, knows you and wants to help you. In fact, God is helping you right now. You may not feel it or even see it, but I promise you God is working everything out in your favor. Relax your mind and trust in your Maker- God who breathe you has a plan for your life.

I encourage you to start trusting God's word more than ever. Start believing in the reality of miracles. Miracles are real and God is your biggest fan. Yield today and trust God. I believe that as you do, your life will take a new turn. Stop trying to figure out how, just surrender to the Grace of God that came through Jesus and rejoice in that knowledge. Don't let the enemy steal your peace. Take back your peace and rest in the power of God which NEVER fails. 

I believe that you will come out of this better than before. I believe that better is here. I believe better is now and I want to say "Congrats!" God's got you! You are in for an extraordinary breakthrough.

With gratitude,

Maryam 

SOMETHING AMAZING HAPPENED WHEN I WAS PREPARING

 

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy? Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for checking out my blog today.

It's been very cold in Georgia the past two weeks. Each morning, the temperature has been between 25- 40 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have kids who go to school in the morning, you will know that it's not fun getting out in that cold. Well, last week, it was below freezing and very windy on Monday morning. Le'Veon had school but I knew better than to get my baby out there in such a weather. I wanted to still take him to school in spite of the weather  but my car had other plans. Even my battery was too cold to pick up that morning. I needed someone to help jump off my car. So, I was blessed to see one of neighbors out at their car that morning. I asked her to help jump me off and she did. While I was talking to her, I came to find out she was an educator doing remote learning with her students. I asked her opinion about the weather and she said it was very cold and my son wouldn't be missing anything if he didn't go to school that day. I knew I had already made up my mind not to take him to school, I just kinda wanted a second opinion lol. 

Most of the time, we know the answer to the questions in our hearts  but we are always seeking for these answers outside of us. I believe we should all learn to trust the guidance within us more. 

Let me get to the miracle part. For the rest of the week, my battery needed to be jumped by a running car in order to come alive. Well, a couple of days ago, I woke up, meditated, prayed and fed the kids breakfast. I was looking forward to have help starting my battery from a neighbor but was so surprised when I pressed the button on my car keys and my car came alive. I put the key in the ignition and it started. I celebrated like I had just won a lottery. It was a MIRACLE!!! My car started. I didn't need help getting it jumped. God is good!! So many other amazing things happened that day. Why am I sharing this with you? We are programmed to expect bad things to happen and because we expect bad things to happen, we live our lives planning and preparing for them and they happen. We truly don't live when we do this. There's no joy in a life lived expecting something bad to happen. I, for some reason have always looked for the miracle in everything. No matter how difficult or disappointing it may seem, I always look for something in it that brings me hope. I encourage you to do the same. Live your life each day as though it is a miracle and you will experience miracles!

Thank you for reading this. I hope you found some inspiration here. 

Seasons greetings,

Maryam

OUR CHRISTMAS PHOTO PORTRAITS STORY

 

What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all for checking out my blog today.

Christmas is almost here and everyone is scrambling to take their annual family Christmas picture and I am not exempted from that list. In fact, I started thinking about my Holiday picture as far back as early October. LOL!

I actually asked a photographer in my community how much it would cost to take family Holiday pictures and I was quoted $150 for HD Digital copies with no outfit changes for the family. I was excited to do it but this photographer is very good and highly booked. SO the thought dawned on me that I could take the pictures myself. After all, I am a blogger, I take pictures all the time.

I had one fear though and that was "how would the kids respond to taking these photos?" See, my kids don't mind filming but when it comes to sitting down for an organized photo session, Le'Veon might let me take a photo or two but Zozo is harder to convince. 

A few hours before the session, I told them we were taking some Christmas pictures. I still had a bit of nervousness as to how it would all go. But when it was time, all that nervousness I had vanished. Le'Veon and Zoe were so co-operative that I almost forgot they were the same babies. LOL! Christmas time is truly a time of miracles. This photo session, was my first Christmas miracle with my children. 

I still wonder how other mom bloggers do it. How do they get their kids to take those adorable photos? I  often wonder because my kids have their own minds, I have to always prepare myself for whatever response I get from them. It is fascinating to me. And again, I have always wanted to have babies who have their own minds and are not afraid to express their minds. Let's just say I got exactly what I asked for in my babies.

Thank you for reading my blog to the end. I hope this season is filled with unexpected miracles for you and your family.

With gratitude,

Maryam

p.s. all pictures were taken on my iPhone 8 plus!

CHRISTMAS IS NOT PAGANISM|| I WILL ALWAYS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

 What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all for joining me today.

So it's officially Christmas season and I am very excited to live it up this season because is is a season like no other. With the year that we've had all over the world, I believe we are in the season of miracles. This is a season of Miracles.

A few days ago, I received a comment from one of my Instagram followers; here's my Instagram: @maryamsjoyfullifeblog; the comment simply put is the idea that Christmas is a pagan tradition. I told her who cares what people say. Enjoy Christmas. The reason why there's so much confusion in the world is because of the many negative beliefs created by ignorant people. Most people postpone their celebration and joy to a later date or even believe that their happiness will happen when they die and go to Heaven. It is absolutely ignorant and stupid to think that God wants us to be unhappy until we die. 

Watch my video for more on my opinion.

Anyways, back to Christmas celebration. Christmas is a season of celebration and miracles. Jesus Christ of Nazareth was introduced to us in a season like we are in. I believe in the power of this season and I believe we should surrender to the celebration of this season. Miracles happen when we let go and let God. Letting God in is living each moment with joy and celebration. The more we can stay in this space of celebration and joy, the more of these experiences we draw to ourselves. For those opposing celebration, I will not let you steal my joy. 

Life is a blessing and a miracle but unfortunately not everyone treats life like this. Most people treat life like a burden and like they are planning their funeral each day. The greatest secret I ever learned is that when you treat life as a miracle, you experience the miraculous. If you treat life as a burden, you experience burdensome situations. In both cases, you're making a choice. 

Christmas is a beautiful season and I am going to tap into the miracle of this season.

Jesus is the reason for this season and I am the reason He came to this world. The Bible tells me in John 3:16 that God so loved the world that He gave His Only begotten son that whosoever believed in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Jesus made his entrance in a season like this and I am going to celebrate Him and be grateful for this season. He is the greatest present that the world ever received and now we share presents with friends and families all over the world. I feel so blessed and fortunate to be alive and be born in a season like this.

Life is beautiful and I encourage you to make a decision to see the beauty in it.

With gratitude,

Maryam

YES, SHE IS A WARRIOR

 What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you've had an amazing day and didn't let anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for checking out my blog today.

I know a woman who has a lot on her plate. She is a mother- a single mother and she is a full-time worker. She is a dreamer and a realist. She wakes up early everyday to get ready for her day. She knows fully well that if she doesn't pray and speak life into her day before getting started on her chores and then job, she was not going to have a good day. Her children mean the world to her and she pours life into them each morning, during the day and at night. She knows that there are many women like her in the world but what sets her apart is the faith she has in God to provide, guide and lead her through her journey each day.

She is a mother, a doctor, a cleaner, a cook, an entrepreneur, a business woman and a dreamer. Yes, she is a dreamer. She often finds herself dreaming about beautiful things, places, experiences, people and opportunities. She believes in the power of the imagination. She is convinced that if she can see it in her mind, she can hold it in her hands. She believes in the power of a clear imagination. She is a strong woman. She is fearless, dedicated, unstoppable and full of faith. Even when she is faced with an opposition, she doesn't back down! She keeps moving in the direction of her dreams. What a woman she is. Many call her inspiring, some call her full of faith, others call her strong but she calls herself a "WARRIOR!" 

Only a warrior never quits. Only a warrior keeps moving in spite of  setbacks. A warrior always finds a way. Yes, this woman is a WARRIOR!

To every single mom out there, you are WARRIORS!! 

Sending love and light to every single mother in the world! You got this!

With gratitude,

Maryam

WORK FROM HOME OPPORTUNITIES|| MORE DETAILS

 

Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all for checking out my blog today.

I have received a few emails about he work from home positions my company is currently hiring for. I just wanted to use this post to share a few details and expectations as well as share the link to those sweet folks who haven't applied yet.

First, these positions are customer service but from remote locations. You will have all the tools and support you need to get ready for your job. We pay for your training and pay you upon completion of your training.

While in training, you will start helping customers as part of your class expectations. YOU WILL BE PAID FOR EVERY CALL YOU TAKE. It is pretty amazing. Now, before we proceed with you, we will need some important information from you for our background check and also you will be undergoing drug screening. I am aware that since I am a public figure, there are stupid rumors about me taking money for this positions. Let me make it loud and clear, I am presenting these opportunities to those who need jobs right now in this changing world. You are not paying me for these opportunities. However, you will only get hired if you qualify and that happens after you pass background checks and drug screening.

I will be posting more updates as we get on with the process. In the mean time, I wish you all the best!

Do you want to apply today? Pick your location below and apply!

USA RESIDENTS APPLY BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK: https://careers-ecsvirtual1.icims.com/jobs/1186/virtual-support-agent---maryam-joyful-life/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=743&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

CANADA RESIDENTS APPLY FOR A JOB HERE:https://careers-ecsvirtual1.icims.com/jobs/1308/virtual-support-agent---maryam-joyful-life-canada/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=760&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

UK RESIDENTS APPLY FOR A JOB BY CLICKING THIS LINK: https://careers-ecsvirtual1.icims.com/jobs/1307/virtual-support-agent---maryam-joyful-life-international/job?mode=view

I hope you have an amazing rest if your day. 

With gratitude,

Maryam

IT IS THANKSGIVING DAY AND I AM SO THANKFUL

 What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having an amazing time with family and friends. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for checking out my blog today.

So today is Thanksgiving day and I am very grateful to be a part of it and for God's protection of me and my children.

This is my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. A slice of pecan pie with a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream. It is heaven on a plate and to your taste buds lol.

My Christmas Pjs are from walmart.com

I am grateful for today. God has been faithful to me. I want to stop every now and then to give thanks for good health and Divine protection over me and my children. God has truly been good to us. For most of us, it is normal for us to be grateful only when something extraordinary happens to us but that's not the only time we ought to show gratitude. I am learning to show gratitude when nothing crazy happens. I am learning to treat each moment as a miracle because there are people going through very difficult seasons right now but not me. 

See, I am learning each passing day that the more things I can give thanks for, the more things I will have to give thanks for. Sometimes I get blinded by the things I don't yet have and stand in my own way of being happy in the moment. Life as I am learning to live it, is lived in the moment. Happiness and joy shouldn't be postponed to a later date. It is in the NOW! I am learning more each day to count my blessings and focus on positivity. I have experienced a transformation in my thoughts since I started intentionally focusing on the good. 

Today being Thanksgiving Day is not the ONLY day of the year we give thanks for our many blessings. I believe giving thanks should be a part of our daily practice. Our human conditioning is so deceptive. It steals our joy of the present by ushering thoughts of past failures or future uncertainties and the moment we buy into these deceptions, we become victims to circumstances instead of creators of the type of experience we would truly love.

I am making the commitment each day, to be very aware of the thoughts I let take root in me. I know how it feels to dwell on uncertainties and past failures. It SUCKS! In my experience, you only produce more the same fruits if you focus on the seeds of past failures and uncertainties. Now, I just focus on the joy and beauty of each moment and of course what I would really love. Each day, I take a few moments to write and think about my goals. I notice the more I do this, the better I feel and the more excited the future seems. In fact, I bring the future to me whenever I get excited about my goals. It's like I am already the person I want to be and it is amazing. Try it!

I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving because I enjoyed mine. I am grateful for me, my children and for you. 

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

With gratitude,

Maryam